A comprehensive guide on how to grow Kale Seeds; including soil preparation and position, when and how to sow, when and how to harvest and common pests and diseases. View guide.
A guide on how to save Kale seeds; including pollination type, isolation distance, when to harvest and best cleaning methods. View guide.
Not all veggies need hand-holding and constant encouragement. This article explains how to use low-maintenance plant varieties and techniques to fit vegetable growing into a busy schedule. Read article.
It may be great fun to experiment with growing unusual crop varieties, but if your harvest is a disappointment it can quickly make gardening a chore rather than a pleasure. This article describes ten productive plants all veggie growers should consider. Read article.
The larvae of cabbage moths can lay waste to your carefully cultivated brassicas in a few short days. This article explains how to protect your patch against these voracious pests. Read article.
It's rare for a garden to bask in full sun all day long, thanks to shadows cast by trees, walls, or buildings. But that doesn't mean you can't grow anything edible. With a little planning, you can still enjoy useful veggie produce even in the shade. Read article.
If you've visited and high-end restaurants over the last few years you've likely eaten microgreens. These tiny herb and vegetable shoots pack a powerful punch but are hard to find in supermarkets. Luckily, they’re very east to grow at home, and this art Read article.
Kale is nutritious, versatile and easy to grow. What's more, homegrown offers vastly better taste and texture than the coarse, bitter leaves too often found in stores. This article gives a guide to growing, harvesting, and using kale to enjoy it. Read article.
Cabbage moths are one of the most destructive pests in a veggie patch. This short guide shows how to deter them with inexpensive but effective homemade cabbage moth decoys. Read article.
Chickens love to forage on all kinds of veggie patch scraps and kitchen trimmings. But you can vary their diet even more by growing some plants specifically as chicken feed supplements. Here are some of the easiest and best ideas to try. Read article.
Don’t let having a small area stop you from increasing your self-sufficiency and enjoying some healthy, homegrown produce. Here are some tips to get you started growing vegetables in small spaces. Read article.